Move the mower to a flat location with short grass or without grass.
Add gasoline to the tank if it is empty.
Turn the fuel valve on the left side of the engine to the "ON" position.
Move the throttle lever on the mower handle to the "CHOKE" position. This is only necessary if the engine is cold. Otherwise, set the throttle to "FAST."
Grasp the flywheel brake handle on the mower handle -- this is a bar that extends across the mower handle. Hold it and the mower handle together with your left hand.
Grasp the starter grip with your right hand. Pull it briskly backward and release it when the motor starts. Repeat this process if the mower doesn't start.